1 February 2018 Contents Forum and Thank You…….....………...2 Food W Friends/5k Training….….….….3 Annadee’s Calendar……....…….…......4 Books/Games………….………...……..5 Fitness Calendar……………....…….….6 Yoga/Things To Do…..…..…………….7 No cost classes………...…………..…...8 Latest Trip Pictures/Tulip Trip.……........9 Casino Trips/Travel Show/Classes.…..10 Rose Burke, Treasurer...……………....11 Support Services/Groups….....….…....12 Staff, Board, Volunteer Coord…..…….13 Thank You /Membership......................14 Calendar……..…………………..…....15 240 Harrison St., Suite 2 651-327-2255 www.redwingareaseniors.org February, 2018 FASHION SHOWWednesday, February 21st from10:30 to 1 pm No cost, no registration, no membership required Imagine a day at a boutique...right in Pier55! The fashion show runs from 10:30 to 11:30am, 11:30am to 1:00pm will be time for appetizers, visiting, and shopping! TaylorMarie's a mobile retail clothing store that provides fashionable women's clothing and accessories from respected, high quality brands! Our goal is to recreate the total shopping experience of a department store without the hassle of ever leaving your facility. A visit from TaylorMarie's creates an experience that goes beyond the clothing - it's a fun, festive event that everyone looks forward to! Keep an eye out in the March newsletter for: • Spring Craft Project • Spring coloring contest • Find the Leprechaun Treasure Bee Our Sweethearts! We are buzzing about our chocolate fountain PARTY Wednesday, Februrary 14 -- 1-2:30 p.m. It’s our gift to you! All are welcome. Chocolate is a Vegetable: chocolate is derived from cocoa beans. Bean = vegetable. Sugar is derived from sugar cane or sugar beets. Both are plants, which places them in the vegetable category. Thus, chocolate is a vegetable. Chocolate candy bars also contain milk, which is dairy. So candy bars are a health food. Mmm. . . Chocolate! Ol’ Blue Eyes A day at the Masonic! Guides; Kim W and Stef B Wednesday, March 14th Leaves 10am and return by 4pm Lunch included $67 members and $77 non members Join us for a walk down memory lane at the Minnesota Heritage Center. The day will include lunch and then we will enjoy 50% live music and 50% play on the life of Frank Sinatra titled From Ava to Eternity. This trip includes ample opportunity to investigate the Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center. If you attended last years event you know that there is NOTHING we won’t stick in chocolate. Hope to see you this year!
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1 February 2018
Contents
Forum and Thank You…….....………...2
Food W Friends/5k Training….….….….3
Annadee’s Calendar……....…….…......4
Books/Games………….………...……..5
Fitness Calendar……………....…….….6
Yoga/Things To Do…..…..…………….7
No cost classes………...…………..…...8
Latest Trip Pictures/Tulip Trip.……........9
Casino Trips/Travel Show/Classes.…..10
Rose Burke, Treasurer...……………....11
Support Services/Groups….....….…....12
Staff, Board, Volunteer Coord…..…….13
Thank You /Membership......................14
Calendar……..…………………..…....15 240 Harrison St., Suite 2 ! 651-327-2255 ! www.redwingareaseniors.org
February, 2018
FASHION SHOW! Wednesday, February 21st
from10:30 to 1 pm
No cost, no registration, no
membership required
Imagine a day at a boutique...right in Pier55! The fashion
show runs from 10:30 to 11:30am, 11:30am to 1:00pm
will be time for appetizers, visiting, and shopping!
TaylorMarie's a mobile retail clothing store that provides
fashionable women's clothing and accessories from
respected, high quality brands! Our goal is to recreate
the total shopping experience of a department store
without the hassle of ever leaving your facility.
A visit from TaylorMarie's creates an experience that
goes beyond the clothing - it's a fun, festive event that
everyone looks forward to!
Keep an eye out in the
March newsletter for:
• Spring Craft Project
• Spring coloring contest
• Find the Leprechaun Treasure
Bee Our Sweethearts! We are buzzing about our chocolate fountain PARTY
Wednesday, Februrary 14 -- 1-2:30 p.m.
It’s our gift to you! All are welcome.
Chocolate is a Vegetable: chocolate
is derived from cocoa beans. Bean =
vegetable. Sugar is derived from
sugar cane or sugar beets. Both are
plants, which places them in the
vegetable category. Thus, chocolate
is a vegetable. Chocolate candy bars
also contain milk, which is dairy. So
candy bars are a health food. ! Mmm. . . Chocolate!
Ol’ Blue Eyes A day at the Masonic!
Guides; Kim W and Stef B
Wednesday, March 14th
Leaves 10am and return by 4pm
Lunch included
$67 members and $77 non members
Join us for a walk down memory lane at the
Minnesota Heritage Center.
The day will include lunch and then
we will enjoy 50% live music and
50% play on the life of Frank
Sinatra titled From Ava to Eternity.
This trip includes ample opportunity to investigate the
Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center.
If you attended last years event you know that there is NOTHING we won’t stick in chocolate.
Hope to see you this year!
2 February 2018
Inclement Weather
Information
Pier 55 will be closed when
the Red Wing Public Schools
(RWPS) are closed. In the event RWPS open late in
the morning or close early in the day Pier 55 will do
Lifeline Drop-Off Site If you no longer need your Lifeline Medical Alert
equipment, we’ll get it back to Lifeline for you. Free
service activation coupons are also available. If you are a
new user, stop in for a $50 coupon.
We offer a “Care Call-in Program.” To
assist you and your loved ones with feeling
more secure we offer a service where
seniors can call in each morning to check in and let us
know they are alright.
No cost! Call the front desk for more information:
3 February 2018
Food With Friends
Monthly members only luncheon
February is bring a Non-Member guest
and the guest eats at no charge
12:15pm to 1:30
Thursday, February 22
Cost: $7.25
RSVP by Thursday, February 15
One non-member guest per member
Members only luncheon
catered by Meatheads.
WONDERING ABOUT COMPLETING
A 5K…...
5k Training program designed for
beginners. Over the course of 12 weeks
you will be safely and progressively
trained to accomplish a 5k. Even if you are not currently
running or have never run in the past, this program is for
you. Anyone that completes the 12 week program will be
able to walk/run a 5k event. This group focuses on ac-
countability, comradery, and safely increasing ability
each week.
Group meets weekly at Pier 55 for 12 weeks starting
Wednesday, April 11th (warm up, run/walk, stretch)
9:30am
Cost: $30 members, $40 non members
Facilitators: Kim Wojcik, Doug Blakesley
Call to register or get more info 327-2255
All attendees will be encouraged to
participate in the Red Wing Fourth of July
5k together.
www.redwing4thofjulyroadrace.com/
For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com Red Wing Area Seniors Inc., Red Wing, MN A 4C 02-1019
LOCAL BUILDERS AND REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS
SPECIALIZING IN TOWNHOUSE CONSTRUCTION.
CALL 651-388-4711
910 MAIN STREET, SUITE 201
RED WING, MINNESOTA 55066RED WING, MINNESOTA 55066
SPECIALIZING IN TO
• Over 90 Local Companies
• Organic Meats & Dairy
• Bulk Foods
• Supplements
• Health & Beauty
318 Bush St • Red Wing, MNwww.simpleabundanceredwing.com
651-388-0333
Locally owned since 2000
Open
Mon-Sat
Books and Gifts St. Augustine Church: 408 3rd St. N. • S. St. Paul, MN
651-470-3958
First Communion
Devotional Aids
Confirmation
Wedding
Baptism
Seasonal Gifts Fontanini
Collectibles Games Movies Books
www.sonushearingprofessionals.com
4 February 2018
Technology Lab Mondays •1-2 p.m. • No cost
Tom and Judy Walsh will be in the Cyber Center to help answer your questions about computers, iPhones, iPads and digital cameras. If there’s an application you want to try or are having some difficulty with, come talk to them. Laptop Checkout
No cost- Need to use a computer? Members can check out lap tops to use on site. Sign out at the front desk. Google Class Wednesday, February 21 • 1 p.m. • No cost Judy and Tom Walsh Still struggling with all things Google? Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Calendar, Google Docs, and Google Maps? Have a sit-down with the Walsh’s for instruction. Granny Blankets/Needlework Every Wednesday • 1:30
The Granny Blanket Group makes tied fleece blankets and knitted items that are donated to children and adults in need. We generate dollars to do this work by selling handmade items in the gift shop.
Spanish Conversation Group
Facilitator: LaVoie House
Mondays and Fridays • 10:30 a.m.
Not meeting until April 2018
Interested in brushing up on your Spanish or
improving your speaking skills? Join this
group at any time. Native speakers
frequently attend as well.
Senior “Homework” for Minor Home
Repairs
If you or a senior you know needs assistance
with small repairs in the home, call Red Wing
Area Seniors. Our volunteers may be able to
assist at no labor charge. Talk with Program
Coordinator Stef Braun, 651-327-2255.
5 February 2018
ENTERTAINMENT AND GAMES Attention, Chess Players Regardless of your skill level, you’re welcome at the
Chess Club’s every-Wednesday gatherings at 12:30
p.m. The club meets at Caribou Coffee. No fees, and
you can fuel up on “Joe” and treats.
Book Club for Women
First Friday • 10:30 a.m.
Facilitator: Jane Whiteside
Feb. 2: Still Alice by Lisa Genova
Mar. 2: The Address by Fiona Davis
April 6: The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway
May 4: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by
Rachel Joyce
June 1: TBD
July 6: My Own Country by Abraham Verghese
Writer’s Workshop
In 2018– Last Monday of each month 1pm to 2:30pm
Chinese Mahjong…………………...Mondays, 1 p.m. American Mahjong………………….Tuesdays, 1 p.m.
canasta and “Hand and Foot”? Then you can learn this
easy game. Guys are welcome. For information, contact
Clare Cox, 763-420-5333.
Duplicate Bridge
Thursdays, February 1st & 15th • 11:15 a.m.
Looking for something fun and challenging for your
mind? Bridge is a great game!
Shiver River Bridge Fest
Saturday, February 17th from 10am to 2:30pm
Fred Baker 651-388-9127
www.downtownredwing.org
All events are at Pier 55.
For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com Red Wing Area Seniors Inc., Red Wing, MN B 4C 02-1019
Care Center | Short-Term Rehab | Villa
651-385-3434 | www.stcrispinlivingcommunity.org
Contact Michele at 651-301-7012
Paul M Reding, AAMS® Financial Advisor
910 Main Street
Suite 105
Red Wing, MN 55066
651-388-1762
Mike Dube, AAMS® Financial Advisor
139 Tyler Rd South
Red Wing, MN 55066
651-385-7681
John L Lang, AAMS® Financial Advisor
1215 North 7th Street
Suite 100
Lake City, MN 55041
651-345-2525
Steven P Beech, AAMS® Financial Advisor
525 Bush Street
Red Wing, MN 55066
651-388-8895
Conor J Smyth, CFP® Financial Advisor
205 East Avenue
Red Wing, MN 55066
651-388-6286
You can rely on Edward Jones for one-on-one attention,
our quality-focused investment philosophy and straight talk
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Matthew Theis Financial Advisor
910 Main Street
Suite 105
Red Wing, MN 55066
651-388-1762
Michael Hosfeld Financial Advisor
525 Bush Street
Red Wing, MN 55066
651-388-8895
6 February 2018
FITNESS AND FUN
“Body Bar” Classes S&F These new classes are only 15 minutes long, using weighted bars. Tuesdays • 12:15 p.m. Cost: $2 members
Instructor: Jessica Richmond You can use Silver & Fit through your health insurance or purchase a 10-class punch card.
Stretching for Range of Motion S&F
Thursdays • 8:30 - 9:10 a.m. Instructor: Kim Wojcik AOA punch card and Silver & Fit can be used for this class. Range of motion determines many of the activities of daily living we are able to do. We begin with walking and other movements to warm the body, then we move into flowing movements and follow with some balance and held stretches. Feel good all over! This class is $5 for drop-in’s or a 10-class punch card is available for $20.
You can use your Silver & Fit health insurance benefit for most of our fitness classes. You can use them
an unlimited number of times each month. Look for the S&F by classes that are covered.
Strength Training S&F Friday strength training class
11 - 11:40 a.m. Instructor: Jessica Richmond This class is $5 for drop-in’s or a 10-class punch card is available for $20.
Parkinson Wellness Recovery (PWR) Instructor: Patty Svien, registered physical therapist Cost: $35, limited to 8 participants Call Patti for class dates and to register 651-380-8752
PWR is an evidence-based exercise program to assist
people with mild to moderate Parkinson’s disease to
improve their posture, mobility, ability, endurance,
strength and function. Participants must be
independently able to get up and down from the
floor. Bring a Yoga mat to class.
Try Tai Chi Instructor: Patty Svien, registered physical therapist Call Patti for class dates and to register 651-380-8752
Indoor Walking Option Start walking inside. If you walk from end to end of
our hallway at the Pottery Annex- Rancho Loco to the
Pottery Museum. Going one way it is 89 steps for men
and 101 steps for women making 8 to 10 trips back
and forth is approximately 1,000 steps.
7 February 2018
Yoga Expert’s Instruction
Can Benefit Seniors Michele Hoffman has been teaching
therapeutic yoga to seniors for 20
years. An R-RYT, a certified yoga thera-
pist, she is experienced in using the tools
of yoga to help reduce or eliminate
pain, prepare or recuperate from joint
replacement surgery and improve quali-
ty of life for those living with health issues. Six sessions
are $45 for a 6-class punch card to be used within 3
months. Yoga poses will be done standing, in a chair or on
the floor. Mats and blankets will be provided.
Yoga for Healing
Tuesdays • 9:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Therapeutic Chair Yoga Wednesdays • 2 – 3 p.m.
Yoga poses will be done standing or in a chair.
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New Sports Teams? VOLLEYBALL? -- Interested in Volleyball? We are looking for energetic, aggressive volleyball players to start some programming during a morning time. If you are interested, call or email Jim 388-7249, or [email protected]
*NEW* Pier 55 CO-ED SENIOR SOFT
BALL TEAM
Starting spring 2018
Must by 55 and over to play. Games will be against
other senior centers on Tuesday mornings. Call or stop
in to sign up. We also need a team manager.
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3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Cost: $4 per class for members, $6 non-members; 10-class punch cards Classes will continue to be in the park, as weather allows, at which point they will move into Pier 55.
Fridays 11:45 to 12:45pm Cost: $4 per class for members, $6 non-members; 10-class punch cards This class is for any “body.” Jessica has modifications for postures so come try it and enjoy. Try your first class for free to see if this gentle exercise is something for you! During summer months (Wednesdays): Jessica Richmond will guide students through yoga pos-es at Levee Park, across the train tracks from Train De-pot (weather permitting). Call Pier 55 if the weather is questionable or with questions on where to meet.
Rock Steady Boxing is an exercise program designed
to improve the mobility, balance and strength of peo-
ple fighting Parkinson’s.
Location: Underground Boxing and Fitness Club
415 Main Street Lower Level, Red Wing
651-327-2660
Monday and Friday 10:45am to Noon
Basics of Reading Your Body-
Cornerstone Health Team
Saturday, March 3
9 am to 11 am
Cost $15/person,
$20/couple
YOU are responsible for our health...register for class
today! Call or stop in at Pier 55. 651-327-2255
Your body sends you many signals. Understanding
these signals can help you prevent future health
concerns. Some signals we discuss will include:
constipation, eczema, chronic fatigue, acid reflux and
many more! Participants will learn answers and
solutions to these common signals.
FREE CONSULTATION- If you want more information about our fitness classes or would like a consultation about
which class would be the best place for you to start: call or email Kim Wojcik 651-327-2255 rwasdirec-
[email protected]. If you want to learn more information about the Silver and Fit S&F program call or email Stef
Stop in to Pier 55 to pick up a registration form and a detailed itinerary.
Happy New Year from California!
13 of our travelers went to this
years Rose Bowl Parade and from
the feedback we have been getting,
it was a huge hit.
Rose Bowl 2018
10 February 2018
Red Wing’s
Audubon Club
February 20:
Josh Smith will conclude his series with
information on specific practices across
the country that broaden the discussion
of restorative and regenerative agriculture techniques
that enable animal habitats to thrive
March 20:
The special guest presenters are from the International
Owl Center. The program is entitled, “Owl Detectives”.
A live owl will accompany presenters as they give
information on owl identification.
The RW Audubon Club meets monthly with presentations
that are open to the public. Meets are at 7 pm on the
third Tuesday of the month at the Red Wing
Conservation Clubhouse, (formerly the Izaak Walton
Clubhouse.)
Landmark Travel Show
Tuesday, February 20th at 10 am
No cost, no registration See colorful Landmark Travel insert for more
information. Notice: Nancy Swanson is organizing a Red
Wing Area Seniors trip to Hawaii in 2019!
Jackpot Junction – Morton, MN Tuesday, Feb. 20 & Wednesday, Feb 21, 2018 Leave Red Wing Tuesday 7:30 am $65.00 per person double occupancy, $80.00
Single. Includes Transportation, Room and $50.00 in Free Play. Final Registration by February 7, 2018
Diamond Jo – Northwood, IA Tuesday, March 6, 2018 Leave Red Wing 7:30 am $25.00 per person, includes Transportation, $10.00 Free Play and Free Buffet Final Registration by February 27, 2018
Prairie’s Edge Casino – Granite Falls, MN Tuesday, March 20 & Wednesday March 21, 2018 Leave Red Wing Tuesday at 7:30 am $65.00 per person double occupancy, $80.00 Single. Includes Transportation, Room and $50.00 in Free Play. Final Registration by March 5, 2018
Diamond Jo – Northwood, IA Tuesday, April 10, 2018 Leave Red Wing 7:30 am $25.00 per person, includes Transportation, $10.00 Free Play and Free Buffet Final Registration by April 3, 2018
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Instructor: Bethany Szymanski
Tuesday's, April 3, 10, & 17 from 10:30am-12pm Cost: $35Location: Pier 55Have you ever wondered how to make a lazy daisy stitch or a French knot? It's all about embroidery in this class where you'll learn the basic embroidery stitches and complete an embroidered tea towel. Bring a few skeins of embroidery floss in colors of your choice and a scissors. All other materials are provided. This class is co-sponsored by Red Wing Community Education and
Red Wing Area Seniors and is held at Pier 55.
Register through Red Wing Community Education at 651-385-4565 or online at www.rwps.org. Here's the link to online registration: https://redwing.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/4887/public/1/sp/
St Paul Saints
Game Trip
CHF Field
Wednesday, June 13
Leave 11:30am for
1:30pm Game
*kids rates will be available
March newsletter will have prices and more details.
NAPS: Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors Tuesday, February 20- 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. Women and men 60 years or older, who live in Min-
nesota and meet income guidelines, may be eligible to receive a monthly food package. Pier 55 is a distribu-
tion site. For more information and to see if you quali-fy, contact Channel One Food Bank toll-free at 1-877-500-8699, ext. 104.
Parkinson’s Support Group Thursday, February 22nd at 2pm Facilitated by Pat Kernan & Patrice O’Reilly The group welcomes family, caregivers or anyone who has Parkinson’s. Join us.
Men Only Group (Men as Caregivers) 2nd Thursday • 9 a.m. Facilitated by Nick Even This support and information group is for men who have
had a role in being the long-term care provider for a
spouse or other person. All related topics are open for
discussion.
Grief Support: Coffee & Good Company 2nd & 4th Tuesdays • 10 a.m.
Casual, drop-in support for those who have lost a
loved one. We’re on the third floor of the Mayo Clinic
Health System/Red Wing Professional and Community
Center, 1407 W. 4th St. For information, call Kathy
Bang at 651-385-3412.
Hearing Screening Tests and Service Center 2nd Wednesday - February 14 ! 9 – noon Terry Carlson, a hearing consultant with Better Hearing
Aid Centers, will be at Pier 55 to conduct free hearing screening tests, and free cleaning and tune-up of all
makes and models of hearing aids.
Notary Public - Shirley Perkins Shirley can notarize your important papers including
wills and health care directives. Donations for this com-plimentary service are gratefully accepted. Talk to
Shirley to schedule an appointment.
Problems? Talk to Bruce McBeath, Ph.D. Dr. McBeath is a clinical psychologist working with Goodhue
County Social Services. His special interest is helping seniors
deal with emotional stresses. Initial consultations are free.
Call to schedule an appointment: 651-380-5042.
Advocacy Services Randi Callahan, licensed Social Worker with Three Rivers
Community Action, can assist those 60 and older and their families with information, referrals, and resources to keep
independent. Have a question? Call Randi at 507-732-
8512.
Stroke Support Group 2nd Wednesday • 2-3:30 p.m.
Not meeting in January and February and maybe March
Facilitated by Deb Howard, speech therapist
Stroke survivors and family members receive support
and share information on stroke resources, caregiving,
treatment advances, strategies and coping skills.
Care Call-In This service is offered to family for piece of mind and to
make sure a loved one is safe. He or she telephones
Pier 55 by 9 a.m. or we call to check in. For information
call 651-327-2255. No cost and open to any senior.
Senior Linkage Line 1-800-333-2433
A one-stop shop for information for Minnesota
State Service for the Blind (SSB) Charlene Guggisberg
SSU Training Coordinator
651-539-2370
1-800-652-9000
Medical Equipment Lending Program
We are proud to offer this service to anyone
in the community in need of medical
equipment such as walkers, shower chairs,
canes, wheel chairs. Equipment is lent at no charge, with
Pastor Karl Rydholm Jeff Marcus Marm Nihart Clare Cox
Staff
Kim Wojcik ....................... Executive Director Stef Braun……………. Program Coordinator Shirley Perkins ................. Administrative Asst. Sheryle Boldt ................... Annadee’s Manager John Simanski ................... Annadee’s Janitor Mary Machnik… Volunteer Gift Shop Manager
For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com Red Wing Area Seniors Inc., Red Wing, MN E 4C 02-1019
Both of our homes are small, Valentines is home to 15 seniors and at Loving Residence,10 seniors call it home. When you enter Valentines or Loving Residence you will understand why we call it home. You won’t be greeted by massive staircases, large meeting areas or dining rooms that can accommodate a hundred or more diners. Instead you will find and feel a sense of home. Our locations are staffed 24 hours a day with trained/
qualified caregivers under the supervision of an RN.